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HANSARDFishing and Coastal Growth FundExports, whether that is of fish or in other parts of our food industry, are a really important part of how we can continue to grow the economy in this country and support both…27 Oct 2025HANSARDFishing and Coastal Growth FundI do not see that this Government have “given away”. As I said earlier, we have secured additional funding, in addition to the spending settlement that the UK Government provide…27 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. I will first go through the responses to the government amendments, and I thank the noble Lord, Lord…22 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillI was trying to clarify that it is the Secretary of State.22 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill22 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillThat is why the delegated powers are subject to the Secretary of State’s authorisation. It is not just Natural England’s decision; it is subject to the Secretary of State’s…22 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillWhat I am saying is that any delegated powers from Natural England are subject to the Secretary of State’s authorisation and that the use of this power is subject to the…22 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, there are two government amendments in this group. I will introduce government Amendments 68 and 262 and respond to the other two amendments at the end of this debate.…22 Oct 2025HANSARDMusical Instrument CertificatesThe availability of the musical instrument certificates simplifies international travel for musicians with instruments. It is important to note that they are valid for three…20 Oct 2025HANSARDMusical Instrument CertificatesAs my noble friend rightly pointed out, this is an ongoing consultation. As I said in response to other questions, we will take all views into account. The consultation does not…20 Oct 2025HANSARDMusical Instrument CertificatesI can assure my noble friend that there is not much that the Cabinet Office does not get involved in.20 Oct 2025HANSARDMusical Instrument CertificatesMy Lords, the Government have not yet fully assessed the impact of introducing a fee for musical instrument certificates for touring orchestras and musicians. We will do so based…20 Oct 2025HANSARDMusical Instrument CertificatesAs I said in my initial Answer to my noble friend, we are currently consulting on this range of proposals; it is part of the way we reform our CITES regulatory framework. The idea…20 Oct 2025HANSARDMusical Instrument CertificatesAs I said, we are in consultation. A lot of assumptions are being made by many of the questioners. To reiterate, the consultation is an opportunity for the music sector to make…20 Oct 2025HANSARDMusical Instrument CertificatesWe are continuing to talk with DCMS; it is an ongoing conversation. We are also continuing to constructively engage with the European Commission to tackle the challenges that face…20 Oct 2025HANSARDMusical Instrument CertificatesThe consultation is on CITES, which covers all sorts of areas and not just musical instruments. As I said, we are carrying out a consultation and will take the responses into…20 Oct 2025HANSARDMusical Instrument CertificatesI am very happy to write to the noble Baroness with that detail.20 Oct 2025HANSARDMusical Instrument CertificatesI am always impressed by the way in which my noble friend manages to get some sort of shipping into every question, no matter what the topic. Hedgehogs are endangered—we know that…20 Oct 2025HANSARDMusical Instrument CertificatesI am sure that if, the noble Baroness would like that to be part of the consultation, it could be taken into account. However, others may well have mentioned it already.20 Oct 2025HANSARDWaste CrimeThe noble Baroness makes a really good point. One of the issues around non-reporting is that people think it is pointless. That has been the case in the past. There has just not…15 Oct 2025